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Things I Love Right Now (Pt. IV)

Friday, May 13, 2016

I haven't done one of these for awhile, so it seemed like high time to tell you what I've been loving lately. Yes, almost everything on this list is beauty-related, so fellas, you may want to move along, except to read about my new cracker obsession. Without further ado, here's what's tickling me pink (I hate the color pink) these days:

Perfectly Posh Moisturize 911 Caffeinated Face CreamI've
written about my obsession with this brand before, & this is my new
favorite product from them. I wear a BB cream in the mornings, but at
night, I slather this all over my face & neck for a quick
moisturizing refresher. I love the way it makes me skin tingle!

Fat and the Moon Deodorant CreamAfter a few allergic reactions to drugstore
deodorant, I did some research on organic brands & ended up
buying this homemade concoction sold on Etsy. It's like a paste, made of
coconut oil, aluminum-free baking soda, arrowroot starch, beeswax,
& various essential oils. Sounds super-hippie, but it smells great
& works well!

Criminal MindsAs
a longtime fan, I've seen every episode of this show... but recently,
out of nowhere, I decided to rewatch all of them. That means I don't
have to pay close attention, which makes it great for work-from home
background noise. I keep it on during the day & am breezing through
the entire splendid series.So damn creepy.

Natural Sole Grandeur Huarache FlatI
bought these amazing huaraches (a type of Mexican sandal) from
Marshall's, of all places, on serious sale. They were only $15! It
hasn't been warm enough yet to wear them with any regularity, but I look
forward to getting plenty of wear out of them this summer. They're
comfy and make me look cooler than I am, both of which get two thumbs up from me.

Blue Diamond Almond Nut-Thins CrackerI'm obsessed with these gluten-free crisps, which taste like nothing & therefore go with everything: cheese trays, dips, hummus, straight out of the box... They're way healthier than most crackers, which means far less guilt for me.

Robyn Rhodes Jenny NecklaceThis long, bohemian piece is one that I kept from my last Rocksbox
set, despite the fact that it cost more than I wanted to spend. I was
dead-set on sending it back but just couldn't part with it! Use code
heyescapistxoxo for a free month of Rocksbox, a jewelry subscription
service.

Revlon Ultra HD Lipstick in GladiolusThis
lipstick came in a subscription box of some sort - can't remember which
one - & I didn't initially think much of it because it's a
drugstore brand & the color looks super bright.Now? It's my favorite go-to color, a little quirky but still appropriate for everyday life.

OverdriveAt
the beginning of the year, I committed not to spending money on
books. Though I've slipped a few times, I've mostly been checking out books from my local
library or using Overdrive, a site/app to download library media. The functionality itself needs some work, but once I find what I need & get it onto my Kindle app, I'm a happy camper.

Lulu Organics Hair PowderI've tried a lot of kinds of dry shampoo, & this one, while expensive, is easily the best of the bunch so far. A little bit goes a long way, & I like that it feels more like clay than like... some gross gunk coating my scalp on days of unwash.

The 52 Lists Project by Moorea SealIf you haven't heard of Moorea & her fantastic, Seattle-based shop, what are you waiting for? She's a blogger turned entrepreneur, turning her Etsy shop into a successful brick & mortar shop & morphing her popular list-based blog posts into this journal. I'm not one for inspirational quotes, but I look forward to these entries each week.

Carol's Daughter Sacred Tiare Shampoo & ConditionerThis hair strengthening duo is technically made for curly-haired ladies, which I am not. But there aren't a lot of good shampoos out there, I've found, for gals with wavy hair, & this one fits the bill. When I'm using this on my hair, I can go up to three days without washing it, & it looks damn good the entire time.

BrieWhat a ridiculous thing to include on this list, right? Everyone likes Brie - but lately, my
obsession has been revitalized. I've been eating it
atop paper-thin wafer crackers (or Nut Thins!) with a smear of fig jam & half a
piece of lite salami. What do you mean, that doesn't as lunch? Yes, it
does.